My new friend is really loyal to me
She came to our house only recently
She\'s a new member of the family
She\'s rambunctious, cheeky and an iron will
If you\'re not careful she\'ll steal your tea!
But my new friend is still loyal to me,
Her ears look too big, her tail cut short
She\'s tall, skinny and gangly like youths are
But beautiful and attractive in truth,
She wears the same grey coat for evermore
She wears no shoes on her four padded paws
Her timbre is a deep resounding bark
I feed her twice daily, take her for walks
Play throw and catch with her favourite ball
She\'s quite an athlete once I let her go
I clean up after her and brush her coat
Her nose cold and wet, her eyes bright and warm,
We curl up together giving each other warmth
My new friend, Xena, the Weimaraner
She who trusts, knowing I\'ll never harm her.